Whitney and Cole's Wedding

On March 13, the Donaldson family grew to include the Kristynik family, when DJ's younger sister Whitney married Cole in one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever attended. DJ was a groomsman and Grace was a flower girl, and I was just along for the ride. :)

The rehearsal went well and dinner was a highly entertaining meal, with everyone giving speeches and toasts with lots of love and laughter.

This is Grace, Cole Mac (Cole's nephew), and Ellie (Grace's cousin)






The day of the wedding was perfectly sunny, and everyone, with the exception of the grumpy child my daughter had morphed in to, was excited! We ate breakfast and started getting ready at the hotel, then everyone moved to the Chateau, where the festivities really began. Grace has her hair curled, against her wishes, then got to wear her dress, which she loved.






The girls and I played freeze dance while waiting for their turn in pictures. They looked so sweet in their matching dresses and curls.




Grace and Ellie enjoyed the landscaping. They decided to pick their own bouquets for the wedding, haha!


The bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls




When we got to the church, we stayed in the bride's room for a few minutes.




This is DJ's grandmother, with Grace and Ellie.



After the wedding, of course, were more pictures. So, Grace and DJ had to amuse themselves for a little while.




Once we got to the reception, we waited during the cocktail hour, then had some dinner, and then the dancing started. Darrell and Whitney danced first, to a touching song dedicated to Darrell's father.









And then everyone else danced! And danced! And danced! I eventually had to drag Grace and DJ off the dance floor at the end of the reception!






We had a wonderful time with all of the family, and truly enjoyed the wedding. Thanks Whitney and Cole!